To demonstrate your knowledge of a topic in relation to television interviews, you must conduct research prior to the active interview, engage during the active interview with follow-up questions as necessary, and synthesize the information during the entire interview process. The environment of the interview dictates how you navigate this research, questioning, and synthesis.
Begin this assignment by searching for answers to previously drafted interview questions. You may be able to reach out to the interviewee directly, but you may also have to consult other sources, such as newspapers, magazines, public documents, and so on. Answer as many of the interview questions as possible. Compose any follow-up questions that you feel could expand upon the topic(s) discussed during the interview.
Then, respond to the following synthesis questions:
What did you learn?
What can you do with this information?
What can the audience do with this information?
If you could not locate answers to some of your questions, why do you think this information was unattainable?
Do you think this interview process was successful? Why or why not?
Your documented interview should include the following elements:
the interview questions
the answers to the questions (that you were able to obtain)
the answers to the synthesis questions
thorough responses
a list of all the sources consulted
proper writing conventions